Question

Careful comparisons to others can help you to develop your self-concept because __________.

a.
comparisons help you to see your strengths and weaknesses
b.
comparisons help you to develop unrealistic expectations for yourself
c.
comparisons help you to feel superior to others around you
d.
comparisons help you to identify people to communicate with

Answer 1

i believe it to be A for when you compared yourself to others you are finding your strength and weaknesses compared to that person which allows you to understand what you need to work on as well as you can find more allies easier this way.

Answer 2

Answer: a. comparisons help you to see your strengths and weaknesses.

Explanation: Although comparing yourself to others is not something you should do all the time, but when you are having a reflecting moment because it can help you a lot to consider other people's strengths and weaknesses and ask to yourself if you have some of that. Sometimes it is easier to see the flaws and virtues of others rather than in oneself but it helps to have a comparison point, it gives a hint on where to start about yourself.